Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $700 (51 Rentals)

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$1,150

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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3600 Chateau Dr, Unit E-205

3600 Chateau Dr
ColumbiaSC29204
property at 4103 Devine St

$1,150

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4103 Devine St

ColumbiaSC29205

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Barkoot Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Barkoot Apartments

4679 Fort Jackson BlvdColumbia, SC 29209
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Lamplighter Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lamplighter Apartments

1730 Windover StColumbia, SC 29204
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Spring Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Gardens

325 Percival RdColumbia, SC 29206
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912-920 King St
2 Bedroom Apartments

912-920 King St

912-920 King StColumbia, SC 29205

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801 King St
2 Bedroom Apartments

801 King St

801 King StColumbia, SC 29205
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2411 Blossom St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2411 Blossom St

2411 Blossom StColumbia, SC 29205
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5000 Forest
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5000 Forest

5000 Forest DrColumbia, SC 29206

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308 Percival Rd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

308 Percival Rd

308 Percival RdColumbia, SC 29206

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East Columbia, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Columbia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Columbia area of Columbia, SC is a Studio unit found at Capri Apartments priced from $925. Ravenwood Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable East Columbia apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capri ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$925
Ravenwood Hills1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
The Cooper2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,099
Arrington Place Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1,143
308 Percival RdUnit 22033BR,2BA$1,395
42 Magnolia + 5000 ForestA-50001BR,1BA$1,415
Carriage PlaceTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Columbia, SC

As of August 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Columbia area is the $1.62 price per square foot 314 S Woodrow St Model at 314 S Woodrow St in the in the East Columbia neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value East Columbia apartment is the Unit 2203 Model at 308 Percival Rd starting at $1,395 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the East Columbia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Columbia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
314 S Woodrow St314 S Woodrow St3BR,2BA$1.62
308 Percival RdUnit 22033BR,2.5BA$1.03
Carriage PlaceTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1.26
The Cooper3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.18
Arrington Place Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.16
2332 Stark St, Unit 2-unit Duplex2332 Stark St2BR,1BA$1.44
Ravenwood Hills1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.31
201 Walker St, Unit 201 Walker Street201 Walker St2BR,1BA$1.87
42 Magnolia + 5000 ForestA-50001BR,1BA$2.28
Capri ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.68

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Columbia Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Columbia Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Columbia Apartment is $1,025 at Capri Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Columbia Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Columbia is starting from $1,099 at The Cooper.

What is the most affordable East Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Arrington Place Apartments and starts from $1,143.

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Local Expert's Top 8: Affordable Columbia, SC Neighborhoods for Quality Living

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I'm Kama, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Columbia, South Carolina.

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Written by: Robin Stewart

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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